How to pronounce postmark
Say it like POHST-mark. Postmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST).
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- POHST
- mark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postmark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of postmark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHST-mahk.
What does postmark mean?
- A marking made by a postal service on a delivery, usually indicating the place where and the date and time when the item was received or processed for the first time, mostly serving to cancel a postage stamp.
- To apply a postmark on.
Where does postmark come from?
Compound of post + mark.
Questions about saying postmark
How do you pronounce postmark?
Say POHST-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstˌmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postmark?
Postmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST). Broken into parts: POHST · mark.
Is postmark pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpəʊstˌmɑːk/ (POHST-mahk).